New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-25
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i WAsHINGToN, Aug 2i-When the wicked Republicans
were in power fruitful subject of Democratic amenta-
ri5n was the organization and maintenance IN washing
ton OF Republican associations representing the various
States That was before the spirit of reform " had
ouicbened regenerated and umined the Democratic
marty but its newspaper organs nevertheless made such
camor that some ten years ago State Republican asso
iaons were dscountcnanced by the Administrations vi
President HAYES and were virtually broken up anu DIS
banded One OF the most Jealous prosecutors Oh sucn
Republican associations was Carl Schurz, then member
OF the Administration and now a warm supporter OF ne
former Cleveland. He will remember that the newborn
State Republican Association of the organiza-
tons that faded under his virtuous dispieasure' IL
would be his enlightenment even II II should iai 10
his vrtuOus Indignation II he were to Visit wash
ngton and visit the quarters of the NewforK Dem
ocratc State Association, which hourishes wllhh TWO
squares OF the White House and occupies expensive
quarters in which thirsty Democrats find enjoyment on
days in the week despite the stringent laws ana
regulations forbiddng sale OF liquid refreshments on
Sundays lie would hnd too, that Maryland rejoces III
two Democratic associations in Washington whose pnr
poses are set forth briefly the following account when
was written for and published in The Baltimore S" Of
to-day:
The regular weekly meeting of the Maryland Demo,
cratic Association was largely attended tonight ana
with few exceptions, employees Of the Washington Navy
Yard. There general expression or opinion re-
gardng the existence two Maryland Democratic asS0-
Citations. Ii said that the Interests OF Maryland
Democrats resident in this city would be advanced ii
compromise could be effected between the Maryland
Democratic Association and the Maryland Democratic
Club A proposition was made to consolidate the two
organizations under new of officers, so that the
Maryland Democrats who interested In the success
OF the party march together under one banner ana
work mony 1t said that some OF the members
OF the Maryland delegation in Congress are inclined to
show partially to OF the erival organizations as
against the other, of affairs which should not
exist any longer. No conclusion was reached but there
Is general feeling in favor OF bringing the two organ
fzatOns together and burying the Ratchet New com
appointed to look after the affairs or the
association and Messrs G. 4. Rowe NJ. A. shipey ana
b. L. Guy appointed committee TO look afer the
interests aryanders employed In the various depart
ments Of the Government with the view TO securing
their advancement.
Other States as well as New>YOrk and Maryland are
represented in Washington by political associations OF
Democratic office holders which manage the business OF
political assessments in way to escape the penalties
prescribed by the Civil Service law.